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iPhone update

My iPhone said to plug in and go into iTunes to download new update but my phone doesn’t give me the option to update once it is hooked up to laptop. Why?

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 12

Posted on Nov 8, 2022 4:34 PM

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Posted on Nov 8, 2022 4:53 PM

That option is shown on your computer for your iPhone when you iPhone is connected to your computer.

Read Below and follow the appropriate instructions:


Use your computer to update your device manually. Learn how to update your device manually if you're using a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, or if you're using a Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier or a Windows PC.


Axel F.

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Nov 8, 2022 4:53 PM in response to Colereed08

That option is shown on your computer for your iPhone when you iPhone is connected to your computer.

Read Below and follow the appropriate instructions:


Use your computer to update your device manually. Learn how to update your device manually if you're using a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, or if you're using a Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier or a Windows PC.


Axel F.

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